A Childhood Dream Falls

A Childhood Dream Falls

It is not unusual for a cherished childhood dream to lose its magic in an adult world when adult experiences bleach out its wonder and, if the dream is realized, a small voice  can echo its disappointment. Living on the edge of the Bush in South America, my parents...
Hello Blog, I am back!

Hello Blog, I am back!

I returned from a trip to my childhood home- to a country, I discovered, which had marked me indelibly. I am still assessing the effects. I had forgotten so much:  how the color of the water in the rivers is like strong black coffee; how the very air comforts you,...
Gift of Joy

Gift of Joy

Today on a neighborhood walk, I paused to watch an artist transform a grey utility box into a beautiful painting of luscious fruit. “There is a story behind this” said Ricardo, the artist and he politely asked ” would you like to hear it? “ I love stories, especially...
Arts and Aging

Arts and Aging

Here are some of the results of my work in senior arts colonies… A beautiful documentary by a talented videographer, Russ Haan and funded by Aroha Philanthropies…....